15.37
SoftCelotex Thermaclass Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7569.94
- 2m 2f 191y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
Form: 1112- C BF
Last run: 262 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
made all |
13/2 |
|
2 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Twice finished runner-up at Kelso in the first half of this year (2m, soft/good to soft) and he returned from a break with an encouraging fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) last month; shaped as though he may improve for that latest run and he represents last year's winning yard; contender. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Has pretty good 5-13 hurdling strike-rate that includes two course wins (2m/2m3f); not seen since his keeping-on second at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in first-time blinkers in May but remains on the same, workable mark; usual cheekpieces back on today. |
6/1 |
1/2
Form: 1-1 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten in Grade 1s on final two starts last season; however, he impressed with two Grade 2 wins earlier in the campaign, namely the Peterborough at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) and the Denman at Newbury (extended 2m7f, soft), and he has a very positive reappearance record; respected under 6lb penalty. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten in Grade 1s on final two starts last season; however, he impressed with two Grade 2 wins earlier in the campaign, namely the Peterborough at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) and the Denman at Newbury (extended 2m7f, soft), and he has a very positive reappearance record; respected under 6lb penalty. |
9/4 |
|
6th 2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Always behind and well beaten in the Ryanair but may benefit from this step back up in distance, having been well suited by 2m7f in the Denman Chase at Newbury (one of two soft-ground Grade 2 wins this term) the time before; largely progressive prior to latest start and unexposed over staying trips. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 85U1-1
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Exposed 10yo whose powers would appear to be on the wane judged on this season's performances; opposable. |
33/1 |
|
11th 6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
10yo whose mark continues to fall and he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Ayr a fortnight ago; it's possible he'll be able to build on that latest run but he was beaten just over 7l and certainly needs a bigger performance this afternoon. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Boasts two wins around here, one over this distance, but has been below his best this term and was pulled up at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month in race won by Triple Crown Ted; hard to fancy. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 7P235- D
Last run: 287 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Finished alone for sole chase win in early 2021; weights chance on best form last winter at 2m5f and 2m and might have needed both runs this winter after a break; is at least down in grade so not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
30th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Sole chase success was when he finished alone in a three-runner Catterick novice contest in 2021; made no impression on his return from wind surgery over hurdles here (2m3f, soft) last month; would go close if running to his form of two chase runs here last season. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
30th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, raced in last from 4th, mistake and lost ground 5 out, ridden 3 out, made no impression |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 267-1 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
With a leading trainer and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; could get back on track at some stage and a market check is advised, but he's struggled on his three outings this season. |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
With a leading trainer and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; could get back on track at some stage and a market check is advised, but he's struggled on his three outings this season. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
12th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
raced wide, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 6th, outpaced and dropped to rear after 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
11/4 |
40/1
Form: 43P5-3
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Nine-time hurdle winner who was useful in his prime and is versatile regarding ground; out of form since rejoining Harriet Dickin this season, though, and has left it late in the day to launch his chasing career; hood/cheekpieces removed; first-time blinkers tried. |
33/1 |
|
8th 2 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Nine hurdle wins (various ground), including valuable C&D race in 2023; safely held on both starts since rejoining Harriet Dicken, though, and has much more to prove than some of these; cheekpieces added to usual hood. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Nine-time hurdle winner (including here for Harriet Dickin) who is below his last winning mark but struggled in the first half of this year for Olly Murphy; went through the sales ring for £13,500 in May and has plenty to prove, including stamina, on his first start since rejoining this trainer. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Rocky Man, Pyramid Place
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.00 |
| Trifecta | £10.50 |
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